DanceWorks Chicago is committed to build a foundation for the
individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers, providing a
laboratory from which early career artists propel themselves and the art
form to a new level through training, collaboration, mentorship, and
performance. Led with integrity by the recognized team of Andreas
Böttcher and Julie Nakagawa, DanceWorks Chicago fills a niche in the
dance ecosystem investing in and shining a spotlight on the individual
artists. Dancers are encouraged to explore their technical capability as
well as their artistic curiosity in an individualized and deeply
personal approach with the goal of nurturing passionate, articulate
artists able to make meaningful contributions to the art form.
Choreographically, we look to uncover new voices while also embracing
opportunities to connect with more established choreographers providing
mentorship and perspective for all involved.

Welcoming the public to engage with the DanceWorks family to build
context around the work of art is both our pleasure and our duty as a
good dance citizen.

Our commitment is to "Community" not "Company", the Participatory,
rather than the Proprietary. And having chosen this route, we are
building a more robust dance community.